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Headstart ABI Services

The Hunter and Central Coast’s ABI experts for 37+ yrs, assisting people with acquired brain injury.

Operating in the Hunter for the past 37 years, Headstart ABI provides specialised support services for people living with an acquired brain injury.

06/02/2026

Support workers and other staff! Kismet (formerly One Community) have created a NEW EVENT: Newcastle Community Collective – for NDIS Support Workers only.

The events provide a platform for support workers to socialise with peers, gain practical knowledge and ask questions in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Venue: Happy Wombat, 2/575 Hunter St, Newcastle West, NSW 2302
Date and time: Thursday 19 March 2026, 5pm-7pm
Launch price is $12 and includes finger food and first drink.

Featuring a jargon-free panel discussion titled “Straight Talk”, where panel members will unpack the messy middle part of support work and provide the all important practical tips that you don’t necessarily learn in formal classed.

Hosted by media personality, former Paralympian and NDIS participant Christie Dawes.

See below for tickets/registrations 👇

05/02/2026

Our amazing Care Coordinators Heather and Teri-Anne are taking part in the Mystery Box Rally, raising funds for the Cancer Council — so for Rec, we got to decorate their rally car! 🚗🎨

For every $10 donation, everyone earned a spot on the car to decorate however they liked — colourful drawings, inspiring messages, or heartfelt tributes to loved ones lost to cancer. 💛

Kimberly shared, “It is such a good idea. I liked donating and being able to draw something on the car.”
And Fred said, “I enjoyed the day — it’s for a good cause.”

We’re so proud to support Heather and Teri-Anne on this incredible journey! 💪💛

03/02/2026

Rec Group came together this week for some AMAZING Asian-inspired meals… starting right from the ingredients! 👩‍🍳🧡

With our wonderful chef and superstar CSW Dee leading the way, we whipped up spinach & tofu dumplings, pork & ginger dumplings, and a delicious fried rice with homemade chilli sauce. Scrumptious doesn’t even begin to cover it! 🤤✨

Liv said, “They all tasted so yummy!”
Wayne shared, “I think I could make the fried rice at home — it was quite easy!”
And Romeo couldn’t pick a favourite: “They were all so good!”
Dee makes every cooking class fun, accessible and hands-on for everyone — thank you, Dee, for another incredible session! 🙌🧡

💙 Want to make a real difference in 2026?
Headstart is looking for passionate Community Support Workers to support people living with an acquired brain injury. If you’re caring, committed and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g8qVBfAn

📬 And don’t forget to subscribe to our quarterly NewsLink for the latest acquired brain injury news, insights and inspiring stories from our community.
👉 Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gbiZSMgi

Join us and be part of something truly meaningful.

30/01/2026

A full house and plenty of great energy at this week’s Rec Planning Day! 🎉

Each year, we bring together everyone who attends Rec Group — along with their CSWs — to brainstorm, share ideas and dream big for the year ahead. From activities they’d love to see at Rec to personal goals they want to work towards, it was all about collaboration and having a voice.

Together, the group voted on their top 5 ideas… and now the excitement really begins! Stay tuned as we start ticking these off throughout the year 🙌✨

29/01/2026

One of Ian’s big goals since his brain injury has been to get back on a bike — and today, he did just that 🚲✨

A few weeks ago, Ian was thrilled to get a new bike, and it was awesome to see him out riding around his village, hitting that goal with a huge smile on his face.

Perfectly supported by CSW Jess (who was riding one of Ian’s beautifully restored bikes!), with plenty of water stops to stay hydrated on a warm summer’s day. Such a great milestone, Ian — well done! 💪☀️

28/01/2026

Lyn enjoys her exercising at Newcastle Aquatic which is great to see! CSW Kristy joins in... we can all do with a workout 😃👍

23/01/2026

💙 Our deepest thanks to Ray (pictured with his son Kade), whose passion and generosity once again brought our second annual Lawn Bowls Fundraiser at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club to life.

Because of Ray’s efforts — and the incredible kindness of everyone who showed up, chipped in and cheered each other on — close to $3,000 was raised for Headstart’s Community Education Team. These funds will help continue the vital work of raising awareness of acquired brain injury and the everyday risks that can lead to life-changing trauma.

Monday was more than a fundraiser. It was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community comes together with purpose. We are so grateful to Raymond Terrace Bowling Club and all who supported the day — your generosity is helping create understanding, prevention and hope 💫

22/01/2026

🏃‍♂️🚍 Rec’s Amazing Race – Public Transport Edition 🎉

Yesterday our competitive crews hit the streets for Rec’s second Amazing Race, galavanting all over Newcastle using buses, trains and plenty of teamwork!

Massive congratulations to everyone who took part — and a big high-five 🙌 to our winning team who conquered Queens Wharf, Newcastle Interchange, Fernleigh Track, Charlestown Square and made it all the way back to The Great Northern for a well-earned lunch.

Phew… what a day of adventure, laughs and friendly competition! 😄

💙 Want to make a real difference in 2026?
Headstart is looking for passionate Community Support Workers to support people living with an acquired brain injury. If you’re caring, committed and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g8qVBfAn

📬 And don’t forget to subscribe to our quarterly NewsLink for the latest acquired brain injury news, insights and inspiring stories from our community.

👉 Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gbiZSMgi

Join us and be part of something truly meaningful.

21/01/2026

🎳💙 What a day! Monday marked our second — and now officially annual — Headstart Lawn Bowls Fundraiser at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club and it was nothing short of fantastic!

Locals and bowlers from near and far came together with Ray and the Headstart crew for a day filled with fun, friendship and plenty of action on the greens. A huge shout-out to club member Liz for running an incredible raffle, and heartfelt thanks to the generous local businesses and donors who contributed such amazing prizes. Add in a tasty BBQ, a wonderful community spirit, and almost $3,000 raised for Headstart’s Community Education Team to help build awareness of acquired brain injury — what an achievement! 🙌

None of this would be possible without Ray’s passion for helping others. Community at its very best 💫

16/01/2026

Gardening at Headstart 🌱 👍This week we got stuck into the fruit and veggie patches — cleaning up, weeding, fertilising and re-planting a whole range of new goodies. All expertly led by our amazing CSW Chris and her very impressive green thumb 👨‍🌾

Chris also treated everyone to a delicious homemade morning tea, followed by a lovely lunch at Adamstown Bowling Club. Such a fab day from start to finish! 💚

15/01/2026

🌟 Reminder! Ray’s fantastic lawn bowls fundraiser is on this coming Monday at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club! 👉 Last-minute bowlers: please RSVP player names to the Club by end of today on 4987 2404.

It’s set to be a fun, festive day and everyone is welcome — plus it’s all under cover, so no stressing about the weather 🙌
📅 Monday 19 January
⏰ 10am – 3pm
🎟️ $10 to bowl + BBQ included
Our Community Education Team (CET) absolutely love getting out into the community, and events like this help them keep making a real difference 💙
Huge thanks to Ray and the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club for the amazing support!

13/01/2026

Arts at Headstart 🎨✨
Getting creative using inspiration photos to draw, paint and pastel a beautiful range of scenery — with plenty of colour blending to create those gorgeous sunset skies. 🌅

Address

95 Turnbull Street
Newcastle, NSW
2303

Telephone

+61249654420

Website

http://www.headstart-abi.com.au/

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Our story

When it comes to brain injury… we get it! Servicing the Hunter and Central Coast since 1987.

Our difference is our expertise. Headstart is a specialist service supporting the choices and independence of people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). Brain injury is complex and can challenge every aspect of your life - movement, talking, thinking and feeling. Even though every person might be affected differently, we understand brain injury, the barriers and the invisible nature of the injury.

Our Approach:

1. Whatever it takes - we strive to find creative solutions that suit you.